Pekmez — Turkish reduced-grape or mulberry molasses, deep brown and bittersweet. Drizzled on tahini for breakfast, glazed over lamb, sweetened helva.
Across cuisines
Pekmez is a thick, sweet syrup made from fruit juice, commonly grapes or mulberries, used in Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisines. It is often used as a sweetener for desserts, breakfast dishes, or as a spread.
